i took off the mask i wore
underneath which was another
and another
the makeup
the filters
the flattering angle
the careful expressions (just kidding, I’m an open book)
but sometimes i do have to think about how my face looks
until you finally get to me
but even then
i have this face, yes, but it’s only one layer
only one of my several masks
i show you what i trust
or what you find relevant
i have so many masks for my different moods,
my different selves
girlfriend
mother
daughter
friend
teacher
therapist
helpful neighbor
writer
creator
sex kitten
playful kitten
and so forth
one day i might show you them all,
my whole collection.
